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Funeral Held for Famed Blacksmith
posted 06/27/09
12:24 pm
The Harleston Boags Funeral Home of Charleston says that the Saturday funeral for Philip Simmons has been moved to the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium to accommodate the large crowd that's expected.
It was originally scheduled to take place at a church that Simmons attended in Charleston.
Simmons was known for his wrought iron gates and other works gracing gardens and entryways along the South Carolina coast.
He created more than 500 pieces during more than half a century at the forge, including one that hangs in the Smithsonian Institution.
Simmons died in his sleep Monday night. He was 97.
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